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высокоме́рие — meaning in English

vysokomeriye

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English meaning

  • arrogance noun An excessive sense of one's own importance, often shown through disrespect for others.
  • haughtiness noun The state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.
  • hubris noun Excessive pride or self-confidence, especially the kind that leads to a downfall.
  • insolence noun Rude, disrespectful, or arrogant behavior, especially toward someone owed respect.
  • presumption noun Something accepted as probably true without direct proof, or the act of assuming it.
  • pride noun A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.

Senses

высокоме́рие is used for these senses in English:

  • arrogance The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another.
  • haughtiness The state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.
  • hubris Excessive pride, presumption, or arrogance (originally toward the gods).
  • insolence Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.
  • presumption (dated) Arrogant behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect.
  • pride An unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, or looks, wealth, importance, etc., which comes across as being haughty, lofty, and often showing contempt of others; exaggerated self-worth.
  • pride Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment that reflects such an attitude (of haughtiness); arrogance.

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